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SpaceX Rocket Stage Headed for Moon Impact | Global News
- Published
- August 4, 2026
- Duration
- 1:50
- Summary source
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- Last updated
- Aug 5, 2026
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Summary
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage, leftover from last year’s lunar mission, is set to slam into the Moon on August 5th—no human control involved, just space debris on a collision course. Scientists are tracking it closely, expecting a dramatic impact near Einstein Crater that’ll blast a 56-foot crater and send dust plumes 50 kilometers high. While we won’t s…
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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage, leftover from last year’s lunar mission, is set to slam into the Moon on August 5th—no human control involved, just space debris on a collision course. Scientists are tracking it closely, expecting a dramatic impact near Einstein Crater that’ll blast a 56-foot crater and send dust plumes 50 kilometers high. While we won’t see it naked-eye, powerful telescopes may catch the flash—and astronomers are thrilled. This accidental crash offers a rare, real-time lab for s
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